Use and Care Manual

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27. Maintain tools with care. Keep blade sharp and clean for the best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
28. Turn off the machine and disconnect from power before cleaning. Use a brush to remove chips or debris —
do not use your hands.
29. Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury could occur if the machine tips over.
30. Never leave the machine running unattended. Turn the power off and do not leave the machine until it
comes to a complete stop.
Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or
possible machine damage.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious or even fatal
injury.
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4.0 Introduction
This manual is provided by JET covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a JET Model
HBS-916W or HBS-1018W Band Saw. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions,
general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. This machine has been
designed and constructed to provide consistent, long-term operation if used in accordance with instructions set
forth in this manual. If there are any questions or comments, please contact either your local supplier or JET.
JET can also be reached at our web site: www.jettools.com.
WARNING: Some dust, fumes and gases created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, welding
and other construction activities contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
lead from lead based paint
crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products
arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
Your risk of exposure varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment, such as dust
masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles. For more information go to
http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/ and http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/wood.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including titanium dioxide which is known to the
State of California to cause cancer, and lead which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov.